Dried Cordyceps 500g | Ready-Packed Herbal Product

About Dried Cordyceps

• Scientific name: Cordyceps sinensis.
• Pinyin name: Dong Chong Xia Cao.
• Chinese name: 冬虫夏草.
• Other names: Cordyceps, caterpillar fungus, Dong Trung Ha Thao and Trung Thao.
• Parts used: Dried medicinal material or cultivated fungal fruiting bodies, depending on the product.
• Flavors and Nature: Sweet and Warm in traditional TCM descriptions.
• Meridian: Lung and Kidney.

Composition of Dried Cordyceps

• Products from: China.
• Packaging specifications: 100 g or 500 g.
• Key ingredients: Dried Cordyceps material; confirm the exact fungal species and product type on the package.

Wild Ophiocordyceps sinensis and cultivated species such as Cordyceps militaris should not be treated as interchangeable. Appearance alone cannot establish identity or quality.

Main Benefits of Cordyceps in TCM

TCM traditionally describes Cordyceps as supporting the Lung and Kidney systems. These concepts differ from modern medical diagnoses and do not establish proven treatment effects.

• General nourishment: Included in traditional formulas for weakness and recovery from exhaustion.
• Lung support: Used by practitioners in selected patterns involving cough or low energy.
• Kidney nourishment: Traditionally combined with other herbs in vitality-focused formulas.
• Wellness cooking: Added to broths and slow-cooked dishes for an herbal touch.

Traditional uses do not replace medical assessment or treatment.

Best for Whom and Precautions for Use

Who may consider it?

• Adults who enjoy herbal teas or traditional nourishing meals.
• Older adults seeking professional advice on suitable dietary ingredients.
• People recovering from illness who want guidance on herbal food preparation.
• Home cooks looking for dried ingredients that are easy to portion.

Precautions

Pregnant people, young children and anyone taking blood-thinning or blood-sugar-lowering medication should consult a healthcare professional before use. Avoid products with mold, unusual odors or unclear species identification. Seek advice from an Herb doctor before using Cordyceps medicinally.

Upper portion of Cordyceps | Thanh Tam Herbs

Instructions for Use: Dried Cordyceps

A traditional reference amount is 1–3 g daily, as listed in the Thanh Tam Herbs herbal guide. Actual quantities depend on the species, product and professional guidance.

1. Brew as tea

Place the ingredient in a clean teapot, add hot water and steep until lightly aromatic. Drink the prepared tea the same day.

2. Prepare a decoction

Simmer gently in water for approximately 20–30 minutes as directed. Do not increase the suggested amount yourself.

3. Cook nourishing soups

Add to chicken, pigeon or bone broth, and cook thoroughly before serving as food.

4. Traditional herbal combinations

• General nourishment: Combine with ginseng and red dates.
• Lung nourishment: Pair with Ophiopogon root and lily bulb under professional guidance.
• Kidney support: Traditionally paired with goji berries and Eucommia bark.

These examples are not prescriptions for self-treatment.

Cordyceps stem detail | Thanh Tam Herbs